Behavioral Health Technician- School Based
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Merakey as a Behavioral Health Technician- School Based in United States. Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Implements a behavior modification intervention plan developed by the family, school and Therapist.
- Intervenes as needed when the child exhibits problem behaviors.
- Maintains records noting progress and problem areas.
- Reports to Therapist on a daily basis.
Requirements
- Must possess a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline.
- Training and experience with family systems as well as experience working with children and their families in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Must hold a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- This position will work in Huntingdon County at Mount Union Area School District in Mount Union, PA Preferred:
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $35K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Merakey in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Technician- School Based position at Merakey includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Merakey is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Mount Union, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavior Modification Intervention Plan Implementation, Problem Behavior Intervention, Record Keeping, Daily Reporting, Family Skills Training, Client Communication, Flexible Scheduling, Evidence-Based Treatments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The technician implements behavior modification intervention plans developed by the team, intervening when children exhibit problem behaviors using appropriate techniques. Responsibilities also include maintaining progress records, reporting daily to the Therapist, and providing skills training and ...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, DailyPay, Flexible Schedules, Cell Phone Discount Plans, Employee Referral Bonuses. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
Is this your job?
Claim this listing to see who's viewing it — free, no credit card.
Similar Jobs
Clinical Reviewer - Arkansas Behavioral Health License - Full-time (Remote with Arkansas Licensure)
Acentra Health
Director, Nursing & Quality Resource - Behavioral Health (Remote)
Theladders
Behavioral Health Whole Person Care Hybrid- Tidewater Region
Sentara Health
Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor (M-F 3pm to 11pm)
Recovery Village
Behavioral Health Navigator I - UPMC Somerset
UPMC
Behavioral Health Advocate - Monroe, NY
UnitedHealth Group